Spatial Analysis to Evaluate the Suitability of Seaweed Farming Site in Lampung Bay, Indonesia

1 University of Lampung, Faculty of Agriculture, Departement of Aquatic Resources, 35145, Bandar Lampung, Indonesia2 University of Lampung, Faculty of Agriculture, Departement of Aquaculture, 35145, Bandar Lampung, Indonesia
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10.4194/1303-2712-v17_6_18
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Seaweed is a promising fishery product. Potential aquaculture of which in Lampung Province is estimated around
2260.5 ha. Several seaweed farming efforts have been carried out in Lampung Bay (Indonesia). However, they faced failure.
Therefore, it is necessary to carry out spatial analysis to understand the level of seaweed farming suitability in the bay. This
study was carried out in five observation site groups with total 20 sampling points and employed survey through spatial and
temporal approaches as the study method. Geo-statistical model was used for earth surface mapping, both for biotic and
abiotic components. Each station was then be given value to determine suitability class. The class was determined by making
aquatic suitability matrix for each physical, chemical and biological parameter. Results acquired indicate that Lampung Bay
area is not suitable as seaweed farming site. However the area is open for any suggestion.
Keywords :
geo-statistic, Lampung Bay, seaweed, suitability matrix